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Patent GB-189910764-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Valves and Conduits for Delivering, Mixing, or Treating Grain or other Material.
Inventor: BOULT ALFRED JULIUS
Filed: 1899-05-23
Granted: 1899-07-29
Abstract: 10,764. Boult, A. J., [Correll, F.]. May 23. Granaries.-Relates to valves and conduits for delivering, mixing, or treating grain &c. Fig. 3 shows a rotary valve e pivoted so as to allow grain &c. to pass to a bye-pass shoot b or to the showershoot a. Fig. 6 shows a valve c adapted to close the main conduit a or an adjacent conduit s, or to allow a mixing of the material from both. Fig. 9 shows a similar valve with a lateral passage h and with the casing open on one side. Fig. 15 shows the valve with a hopper K, having an opening l, hinged thereto. To prevent passage of material between the valve and its casing, boards or plates are arranged over the valves, or the outlets are made smaller than the valves. A plate may be arranged to scrape the surface of the valve. The valve spindles L are actuated by levers and rods. In using these valves with grain stores in floors, there is a central conduit with a number of supplementary conduits communicating therewith and with outlets in the floor above.
Patent GB-189916499-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Spinning and Twisting Machines known as Ring Throstles.
Inventor: IMBS JOSEPH ALEXIS ALBERT
Filed: 1899-08-14
Granted: 1899-09-30
Abstract: 16,499. Imbs, J. A. A. Aug. 14. Ring and t r a v e l l e r f r a m e s.-The spindledriving cords press the spindles against antifriction rollers contained in a box a, which are mounted on a number of vertical screws connected by bevel gearing with a shaft operated by a handwheel, so that the box may be lowered away from a fixed cover b when necessary for cleaning &c. The box also carries guards X, Y, which protect the lower parts of the spindles and the lower bearings from dust &c. Between the spindles are antiballooning plates t, which are provided with rods w sliding loosely in apertures in the thread guide-plate n, and the plate n is carried by reciprocating pokers p operated by the building- motion levers s. The thread - guides and antiballooning plates therefore rise and fall with the ring rail, but through a less distance, and during the latter part of the building operation the antiballooning plates are raised by the ring rail.
Patent GB-189923073-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Use in the Purification of Acetylene Gas.
Inventor: BAILEY JAMES WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-11-20
Granted: 1900-10-06
Abstract: 23,073. Bailey, J. W., and Clapham, J. Nov. 20. Acetylene. - An apparatus for use in t h e purification of acetylene gas consists of a case or holder a, within which are supported a perforated oox b, containing slagwool or similar substance, and a cylinder d containing a number of inverted trays e with perforated upper surfaces, upon which are laid a series of bag s f containing calcium chloride or other suitable purifying-agent, and finally a mass of slagwool c or a sheet of cotton wool. Gas enters by the pipe k, and, after passing through the purifying-materials, leaves by the pipe n. Any condensed liquid may be drawn off by the cock o, and air may be expelled through the cock p.
Patent GB-190003790-A (GB)
Title: Cash Register.
Inventor: BARKER GEORGE
Filed: 1900-02-27
Granted: 1901-02-16
Abstract: 3790. Barker, G., [Blair, T. H.]. Feb. 27. Tills.-A cash register has one or more longitudinally-grooved blocks 15 to receive checks which are afterwards pushed up to glazed openings 10. These blocks are connected by a bar 16, and are moved back, to slots 12, or forward by a toothed pinion operated by a handle on its spindle and engaging a toothed rack on one of the blocks. The checks are held by clips 17 secured to the sides of the blocks, and, when these blocks move back, are released by springs 22 so as to fall into corresponding compartments. As the blocks move forward, one of them engages a lever 23, pivoted at 24, so as to lift a projection 27 out of a recess in the cash drawer D, which is then opened by a spring 28. A bell may be arranged so as to ring as the drawer opens. In the case of a heavy or heavily-laden drawer the projection 27 may engage a spring catch which is normally slightly bent so as to prevent the re-engagement of the projection before the drawer has been opened. The apparatus may be locked, to prevent the insertion of checks and the opening of the drawer, by sliding a leg behind one of the blocks 15 and securing it in position by a padlock &c. The hinged door 44 may be provided with a lock.
Patent GB-190013395-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Apparatus for Drying Rice and other Grain.
Inventor: BUGGE RASMUS
Filed: 1900-07-25
Granted: 1901-07-06
Abstract: 13,395. BuggÚ, R. July 25. Drying grain; drying air.-Air is dried by heating it in a furnace and then passing it through a coiled pipe surrounded by water. The dried air is passed into the drying-chamber W, and circulated by fans u. The rice or other grain is placed in a trough M, raised to the top of the chamber by a bucket elevator P, and discharged on to inclined drying-floors K arranged with opposing slopes, along which it passes back to the trough. When dry, the grain which has been raised by the elevator is discharged into a shoot.
Patent GB-190016083-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Means for Catching and Retaining the Drainings of Wet Umbrellas or the like.
Inventor: RUFFNER WILLIAM
Filed: 1900-09-10
Granted: 1900-10-27
Abstract: 16,083. Ruffner, W. Sept. 10. Draining.-A cup-shaped vessel is applied to the end of the umbrella in order to catch the drainings. In Fig. 1 the vessel is shown as constructed of ribs 1 united by webbing 7. The ribs are shaped externally in such a way that, when the device is closed, the combined outer surfaces form a cylinder, and are shaped internally so as to allow the folding in of the webbing. The device is held closed by means of a sliding ring 9, which, if desired, may be operated by a rod which passes through the umbrella stick to the handle. Instead of employing a vessel which opens and closes, an open bell-shaped vessel may be slipped over the umbrella stick, and be retained there either by its own elasticity or by a pin.
Patent GB-190016849-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Construction of Pneumatic Tyres.
Inventor: DORAN WILLIAM TREVOR
Filed: 1900-09-21
Granted: 1900-11-10
Abstract: 16,849. Doran, W. T. Sept. 21. Tyres, pneumatic.-The tread part of the outer cover A, shown in section in Fig. 1, is pierced at intervals, and each hole is fitted with a metal ring C adapted to receive a loose rubber rivet D. The base d' of each rivet is fixed to a band E placed between the cover and the air tube F. The liability to puncture and slipping is diminished, and in consequence the air tube may have no inflating-valve.
Patent GB-190018621-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Apparatus for Producing Acetylene Gas without Gasometer.
Inventor: HOLUB BOHUMIL
Filed: 1900-10-18
Granted: 1901-02-23
Abstract: 18,621. Holub, B., and Dvorßcek, P. Oct. 18. Drawings to Specification. Water-pressure engines.-A water motor comprising three oscillating cylinders operating a crank shaft is combined with an acetylene generator for driving a worm which feeds the carbide into water.
Patent GB-190105016-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Journal Bearings.
Inventor: STEUTERMANN OTTO AUGUST
Filed: 1901-03-09
Granted: 1901-07-13
Abstract: 5016. Steutermann, O. A. March 9. Axle - boxes and other axle bearings. -Relates to a journal bearing for shafts &c., applicable also for car and vehicle axles. A journal box 1, Figs. and 3, having a suitable cover 2 is provided with a passage 3 lined with strips of suitable metal to form a bearing for the shaft. The top and bottom strips 5, 6 are recessed about the centre, and the side strips 7, 8 are provided with lugs to interlock with these recesses. The top strip is adjusted by means of screws a passing through the cover, and one of the side strips is adjusted by means of screws or other means. A channel 10 in the top strip 6 communicates with an oil cup fixed on the cover, and conveys lubricant to the bearing through side channels made in recesses in the strip. Fig. 6 shows a modification in which the journal box 2 is longer than the lining, and the lower edge of the box projects up above the lower strip 5, thereby forming a reservoir for the lubricant. The bearing-surface of the shaft is formed of a bush e secured in place by rings g. In the case of a short shaft, the bush may be dispensed with, and the shaft recessed to receive the lower edge of the box.
Patent GB-190109504-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Means for Drying Moulds or Cores used in Metal Casting.
Filed: 1901-05-07
Granted: 1902-04-17
Abstract: 9504. Gandy, F., and Staveley Coal & Iron Co. May 7. Casting and moulding.- Relates to the drying of moulds and cores used in casting metals, particularly the casting of pipes, rolls, columns, and other articles cast vertically. Air, suitably heated, is supplied under pressure to the moulds or core-barrels, which are closed after the moisture has been driven off. Fig. 1 shows one form of heating and drying apparatus which may be adopted. Air is supplied by a blower &c. 8 to a series of pipes 5 in a chamber 1 provided with a firegrate 2 and damper 4. The heated air passes through a pipe 9 to a conduit 10, with nozzles 12 projecting through a stool 14 into the moulds or barrels 15. Sliding plates 14<x> prevent cold air from passing up round the nozzles, and each nozzle has a regulating-slide. Pivoted lids 17 serve to close the moulds when the moisture is driven off. Cores are dried in an oven to which the heated air is supplied. The oven has a sliding door, so that a carriage on which the cores are placed may be run in or out on rails.
Patent GB-190110360-A (GB)
Title: Improved Motor-cycle.
Inventor: HOLLEY GEORGE MELVIN
Filed: 1901-05-18
Granted: 1902-04-24
Abstract: 10,360. Holley, G. M. Oct. 19, A.D. 1900, [date applied for under Sec. 103 of Patents &c. Act, A.D. 1883]. Motor cycles.-The invention is shown as applied to a bicycle. The crank case M of the motor P is secured by sockets 0 to the bottom bar C and forks G, and by sockets K to forks J formed on or secured to the saddle post D. A wheel R on the motor axle Q is connected by a chain to a wheel S secured to the rear wheel hub. A chain-wheel Z on the other side of the hub is connected by a chain Y to a wheel X secured to a cranked axle W mounted in a bearing secured to the case M.
Patent GB-190115599-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Flexible Joints for Pipes and Tubes
Inventor: CARPENTER WILLIAM ROBERT
Filed: 1901-08-01
Granted: 1902-01-16
Abstract: 15,599. Carpenter, W. R. Aug. 1. Flexible tubes used as couplings. - Two metal pipes or tubes A, B, such as are used by licensed victuallers, brewers, and others, are connected by an elastic tube D, Fig. 5, spring clips F serving to bind the elastic section firmly behind the flanges C of the pipes. Each clip F, Fig. 2, consists of a strip of metal bent at the ends into hooks H, and with curled external projections G, G'. By gripping the projections G, G<1> by pliers or pincers, the hooks H may be made to engage or disengage as required.
Patent GB-190118705-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Tie with Wire Frame for Fastening to Collar-Stud.
Inventor: TURNER ALBERT
Filed: 1901-09-19
Granted: 1902-08-21
Abstract: 18,705. Turner, A., and Curry, H. Sept. 19. Necktie retainers a n d fastenings.- Neckties are built up on a wire &c. frame provided with ears a to go under or round the collar, and a loop c to fit over the collar stud. The ends of the parts a are twisted to form spirals b serving to hinge twisted ends of the part c.
Patent GB-190120430-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Numbering Machines:
Inventor: MILLER GEORGE HARRISON
Filed: 1901-10-12
Granted: 1902-01-30
Abstract: 20,430. Miller, G. H. Oct. 12. Numbering - apparatus.-A numbering head or wheel 2 is mounted to revolve freely on a sleeve 5 fixed on a shaft 1. The wheel 2 consists of a body portion, to which is secured a peripheral part 4 of thin elastic material on which the types or characters 9 are carried. On the shaft 1 or sleeve 5 is secured an arm 6 having a roller 8 which pushes outwards the type for printing against an impression cylinder 10. The shafts 1, 16 are geared together and driven at the same speed. The wheel 2 has a wheel gearing with a wheel 17 on the shaft 16, one wheel having one tooth more or less than the other, so that the types 9 are brought into position for printing successively.
Patent GB-190123207-A (GB)
Title: Improved Pen-wiper.
Inventor: SCHORSCH FRANZ
Filed: 1901-11-16
Granted: 1901-12-21
Abstract: 23,207. Schorsch, F. Nov. 16. Pen-wipers; pens, removing. An instrument for use in wiping pen nibs and in extracting them from the holders consists of two jaws a, b, covered with soft absorbent material d and secured to an elastic strip c.
Patent GB-190125239-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Manufacture of Portland Slag Cement and Hydraulic Lime.
Inventor: HEAP CHARLES
Filed: 1901-12-11
Granted: 1902-03-13
Abstract: 25,239. Heap, C., and Oddy, T. Dec. 11. Firebricks.-The outer casing of a steel-lined cement kiln is built up of hollow or perforated firebricks so that water may flow through the casing for cooling purposes.
Patent GB-190200097-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Railway and other Carriage Windows.
Inventor: PADFIELD JOHN
Filed: 1902-01-01
Granted: 1902-02-06
Abstract: 97. Padfield, J. Jan. 1. Windows, sliding. The sash which is operated by a cord f is connected by guided cords e to lead counterbalances d the weight of which is slightly in excess of that of the sash. India-rubber or other buffers g are fitted at the top and bottom of the door frame.
Patent GB-190202691-A (GB)
Title: An Improved Chain for Conveyors, Elevators, and like Purposes.
Inventor: MARSLAND JOHN SAMUEL
Filed: 1902-02-03
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 2691. Marsland, J. S., and Slingsby, W. Feb. 3. Conveyers; elevators.-Conveyer, elevator, &c. chains are provided with wearing-blocks d to take the wear of the chain caused by contact with the guides or with material being conveyed. The blocks project beyond the links and may be flanged, as shown in Fig. 3, or be provided with wings, as shown in Figs. 5 and 6. Fig. 5 shows the buckets e of an elevator secured to the wings d<111> the ends of which run on guides g. Fig. 6 shows the scraper or push-plate h of a conveyer fixed on wings, at the ends of which are rollers i which run on guides j.
Patent GB-190207947-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clearers for the Drawing Rolls of Cotton Machinery.
Inventor: THOMSON JAMES
Filed: 1902-04-04
Granted: 1902-10-30
Abstract: 7947. Thomson, J. April 4. Rollers and roller heads for drawing-frames, speeders, spinning-machines, &c. The upper and lower clearers E, F, consisting preferably of wood blocks faced with cloth &c., are connected together by springs and provided with guides which extend between the rollers and engage with the edges of the slivers, by which means the clearers are reciprocated longitudinally over the surfaces of the rollers. Figs. 3 and 4 show a pair of clearers adapted for use on a drawing-frame, the clearer blocks being connected together by springs H and the upper one carrying the guides G for engaging with the edges of the sliver. The clearers shown in Figs. 6, 12, and 13, are for use on spinning-frames, the guides being formed of bent wires, as shown. In Figs. 12 and 13, the lower clearer is dispensed with, and in Fig. 13 the wire guide L is arranged to slide in an aperture l in the upper block, so that the traverse of the guide may be greater than that of the clearers. This last arrangement is used with rollers having short bosses. The arrangement shown in Fig. 9 is suitable for speeders. The lower clearer block F is supported on the bent extremities of the wire J, which passes loosely through the upper block and has its bent part encircled by a spring, the slivers passing through the vertical slits between the wire J and the legs of a staple K.
Patent GB-190213758-A (GB)
Title: Improvement in Powder Granulating Machines.
Inventor: NEWTON PHILIP ARTHUR
Filed: 1902-06-17
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 13,758. Newton, P. A., [Laflin & Raud Powder Co.]. June 17. Explosives.-Relates to a machine for cutting cordite into lengths. Knives c<1> are carried between two discs C, which are rotated on the shaft B. The feed-gear consists of pairs of rollers H, G, which are rotated from the shaft B by the wheels E, I<4>, I<3>, I<2>, I<1>, the intermediate wheels I<4>, P, I<2> being mounted on a plate I<5>, which is pivoted to a shaft, so that the wheels may be changed when different lengths of cordite are required. The rollers H, G are provided with double grooves, and the cordite is guided to the knives in grooves m<1>, m<2>.
Patent GB-190214141-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Electric Switches and Motor Starting Devices.
Filed: 1902-06-21
Granted: 1903-05-28
Abstract: 14,141. Lake, H. H., [General Electric Co.]. June 21. Switches. - Consists of centrifugally-operated switches which are applicable for use in starting- devices for electromotors and other purposes, and are described in connection with the starting- device of a three-phase induction motor. As shown in Fig. 3, the switch comprises relativelyfixed contacts f and bell-crank levers t, t<1> pivoted on a pin p<2>, carried on the frame H fixed to the spider of the armature ring, Fig. 2. A spring e, adjustably connected to a fixed pin p, normally draws the arms t downwards, so that the contacts a and the supplementary contact-buttons a', which are mounted on springs, are out of contact with the contacts f. Under centrifugal action, the arm t moves outwards, that is, downwards in Fig. 3, and starts the closing motion. In virtue of the decreasing leverage of the resisting-spring, the closing motion accelerates, and the switch closes with a snap action, and for the same reason a smaller force is sufficient to hold the switch closer thao is necessary to start the closing motion. Fig. 2 shows the end of an armature carrying a three-phase winding w, resistances r, and switches D<3>, D', and D and D<1> of which the last two act simultaneously. The switch springs are respectively put under the tension necessary for the operation of the switches successively as certain speeds of rotation are reached by the armature, and consequently certain amounts of resistance are short-circuited successively, the switches D, D<1> acting jointly and short-circuiting all the resistances. Each switch makes three contacts simultaneously, in order that equal amounts of resistance may be short-circuited in each phase circuit. Fig. 4 shows diagrammatically the connections of the contacts f, f, f<1>, f<2> corresponding to the switches D, D<1>, D', and D<3> respectively, with the three sections of each of the three resistances r and with the three-phase windings W.
Patent GB-190215264-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Steam Boilers
Inventor: MCKAY ROBERT
Filed: 1902-07-08
Granted: 1902-09-18
Abstract: 15,264. Mc- Kay, R. July 8. Vertical boilers; tubes, water.-A tubular boiler is divided into two portions with a combustion space between them, the lower part being full ofwater, while the upper part is nearly all steam space. The two parts are connected together by tubes 34. Closeended water tubes 33 project downwardly from the upper part through some of the firetubes of the lower part. This last feature is claimed generally for all kinds of boilers.
Patent GB-190218524-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Self Acting Mules and Twiners.
Filed: 1902-08-23
Granted: 1903-06-25
Abstract: 18,524. Lees & Co., A., Clegg, R., and Cronny, J. Aug. 23. Mules and twiners.-Consists in means for actuating the pinion which drives the quadrant and quadrant arm. A sprocket-wheel e is mounted on the quadrant pinion shaft f, on which is secured the usual pinion f<1>. A chain g, having its ends secured to adjusting-screws g<1>, h carried in the bracket b<1> on the carriage square b, passes round the sprocket-wheel e and a carrier-wheel. The two screws g', h may be replaced by one right and left handed screw. As the carriage, and, with it, the part b, are moved inward and outward, the pinion f is rotated first in one direction and then in the other through the chain g, and so drives the quadrant q.
Patent GB-190223769-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Building Toys, Puzzles or the like.
Inventor: FIEDELER HERMANN
IPC: A63H33/08
Filed: 1902-10-30
Granted: 1902-12-24
Abstract: 23,769. Fiedeler, H. Oct. 30. Puzzles; toy building-blocks.-Relates to blocks or plates made of cardboard or other suitable material adapted to be fitted together to form puzzles or toy buildings. The plates consist of three pieces a, a<1>, b fastened together either as shown in Fig. 1, in which a recess f is formed all round the plate, or as shown in Fig. 5, in which recesses f are formed on two sides and projecting pieces b on the other sides. Connecting-pieces, which fit into the recesses, are employed for uniting the plates when formed as shown in Fig. 1,
Patent GB-190227287-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Devices for Arranging and Displaying Flowers and Plants.
Inventor: BRUCE ALEXANDER PEEL
Filed: 1902-12-11
Granted: 1903-12-11
Abstract: 27,287. Bruce, A. P. Dec. 11. Flower holders or supports; flower vases.-Consists of a device for arranging and displaying flowers and plants. A wire or rod a is pointed at its lower end and stuck into a base of wood or other soft material, or else a blunt end is inserted in a hole in the base. A tube b for containing water and the flowers is slidably mounted on the rod by wire loops b<1>, being held in any position by a flat spring d. The tube is provided with a wire or rod c above its open end, having a loop c<1> in it, and the rod a may be similarly looped, for receiving the plant or flower stem. Several rods may be used arranged in any suitable order, the slidable tubes being placed at different heights from the base, as required. The tubes and rods may be used in conjunction with flower pots, vases, and similar receptacles, in which case one or more, but preferably two, perforated plates f, g are maintained at a fixed distance apart by means of wires i in the interior of the vessel e ; or an inner vessel e<1> of glass or other suitable material may be employed, in addition, to support the plates, a ring of rubber f<1> round the top plate preventing the vessel from being marked. The plate g is perforated with small holes, and through small perforations in the upper plate the rods with their slidable tubes are inserted, engaging in the holes in the under plate. Larger holes in the top plate serve for directly introducing the stems of plants and flowers into the vessel e, while, by means of the slidable tubes, several tiers of flowers may be arranged as desired, and at any angle.
Patent GB-190300895-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Clamps or Grippers for Fabric Stretching and Drying Machines
Inventor: EDLICH PAUL
Filed: 1903-01-13
Granted: 1903-02-19
Abstract: 895. Edlich, P. Jan. 13. Stretching and tentering.-To the upper jaw 4 of each clamp or clip of the series used in machines for stretching and drying fabrics, are pivoted a gripping-plate 5 and a hook or feeler 7. The hook is adapted to take under a plate 3 when the fabric is gripped by the plate 5. The pivot slot 12 is elongated, as shown, so that the plate 5 will not engage with the fabric until the hook 7 is in a position to engage under the plate 3. In modifications, the plate 5 is pressed towards the hook by a spring, the hook is mounted on the plate 5, the plate 5 is replaced by a device having a tooth at the end which engages with the fabric, and the hook is differentially shaped. A catch 13, Fig. 9, may be provided, which is pivoted at 16 to the lower jaw and has a shoulder which engages with a pin 14 on the upper jaw to lock that jaw to the lower jaw. The catch is released by the hook 7.